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Available NY,NJ,CT,PA,DC,MD,DE,NH,RI,LI,MA,VT,ME Togo is 13 months old, and should not be fighting for his life! But thanks to his owner, he is! On top of being stunning, Togo is affectionate and social. He likes being with his people. He also loves tennis balls and belly rubs. Togo was described as social, affectionate, playful, and independent. Towards kids, he was gentle and playful. Togo likes being brushed, but not bathed. He also knows basic commands and likes car rides. But due to his fear and anxiety, ACC wants nothing more than to end his life! At only 13 months old! He is a good boy, who needs a chance! Please give him that chance before it's too late! TOGO 178017 BROOKLYN ACC Estimated to be 1 year 1 mos 3 weeks old, 53.2 Lbs NEUTERED MALE, LARGE MIXED BREED OWNER SURR FROM NY, AGGRESSIVE MEDICAL BEHAVIOR EVALUATION: BEHAVIOR RATING: NH ONLY INTAKE DATE 09/12/2023 PET PROFILE They are about 1 year and 7 months old, and was surrendered to ACC due to bite incidents within the home. Previously lived with:: 1 adult How is this dog around strangers?: They will lunge at strangers and visitors How is this dog around children?: They will lunge at children How is this dog around other dogs?: They will lunge, hard bark, growl, snap, and try to bite at familiar dogs, on and off leash. How is this dog around cats?: They will lunge, hard bark, growl, snap, and try to bite at cats Resource guarding:: They will snap and attempts to bite with treats. Bite history:: They have a bite history. They bit the owner when taken to the park to play, and bit a familiar person when their owner was talking to them. Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: Very High Other Notes:: They aremouth with treats, likes to jump on people, pulls hard on the leash, and chews on it. They react to bikes, dogs, cats, and small animals while on walks. They will growl, bark, attempt to bite and lunge. They are not bothered when held/restrained, pushed/pulled off furniture, if their paws are touched, or if their collar is grabbed. They have never been disturbed when resting, or startled. Other Notes:: 9/14/23: They are social, affectionate, active, playful, and independent. They like to be where the people are. They allow brushing but not bathing. They pull extremely hard on walk They love to go on car rides, and like to sit, stay, paw and come. They love belly rubs and loves their tennis balls. They like ot play with a hard bone as well. Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No Medical Notes: N/A For a New Family to Know: They are social, affectionate, active, playful, and independent. They like to be where the people are. They do not allow anyone to touch their paws. They allow brushing but not bathing. They pull extremely hard on walks, and their walks are usually 2 hours long 3-4 times a day. They do not do well with crate training. They love to go on car rides, and like to sit, stay, paw and come. They love belly rubs and lves their tennis balls. They like ot play with a hard bone as well. Upon intake: They allowed staff to place a lead on them. Due to the bite incidents within the home. They were taken straight to their kennel. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response.Pre-Screener Form Togo is in need of emergency placement due to behavior concerns. During Togo's last residence, there were two biting incidents, with one resulting in broken skin. Although these bites were labeled as unprovoked, they might have occurred due to over-stimulation. In the care center, Togo appears tense and exhibits lip quivering when his paw is touched. Togo's previous owner mentioned that he is typically friendly and outgoing with strangers and children. Medically, Togo is apparently healthy. Togo was surrendered to the BACC by his owner due to a bite incident that occurred. The owner stated he was talking with the neighbor, and Togo bit out or nowhere without warning on the arm, and it drew blood. Togo is reported to resource guard his food by snapping and growling, be on leash reactive to dogs and strangers, and is uncomfortable with handling his paws. During his assessment, Togo was anxious and was uncomfortable with his paws being touched by lifting his lip slightly when handled. Togo is described as social, affectionate, active, playful, and independent. They love to go on car rides, love belly rubs and their tennis balls. As a result, we recommend Togo is placed with one of our New Hope Partners. Previous intake: Date of intake: 26-Jul-2023 Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):Owner Surrender (8 months with previous owner) Previously lived with:

New York, New York 11208